2 Kings 4:38

Verse 38

38. Came… Gilgal Where was a school of the prophets. See note on 2 Kings 2:1.

A dearth in the land The seven years’ famine which Elisha had foretold. 2 Kings 8:1. This is mentioned to show the necessity of their sending out into the fields to gather herbs for food.

Sitting before him As disciples were wont to gather round their master to listen to the instructions which fell from his lips.

Set on the great pot That is, put it over the fire. The great pot is mentioned as a well known, commonly used article among them.

Seethe pottage Boil vegetables.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 38

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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